January/February 2013 Patriot by Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona

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A P ublication of the Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona January/February 2013 Motorcycle Safety Signs Now in Phoenix

Elimination Of Motorcycle Emissions In Arizona – Final

Submitted by Snakebite

Submitted byBobbi Hartmann

Since 2007, the MMA has worked hard to promote Motorcycle Safety and Awareness, and has been networking with cities to install “Look Twice for Motorcycles” street signs. In 2008, the dream came true as the first signs were erected in Glendale, AZ. The next city we approached was the City of Phoenix. At that time they were not interested as they only use signs that are listed in the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices). Our signs weren’t in this manual and the only way to get them there was to do a scientific 5-year test study. Without going into a long story, I will tell you the bottom line… such studies have astronomical costs with no guarantees of acceptance. MMA-AZ knew the funds it would take were far beyond our reach, so we found another way. We discovered many Arizona cities control the specific street signs within their boundaries, and make the final decision about which signs that are accepted for installation. Other municipalities like Phoenix and Flagstaff follow the MUTCD guide.

Are you ready for the GREATEST NEWS ever, that many of us have been working on for the better part of 10 years? The EPA is about to APPROVE the ADEQ's State Implementation Plan (SIP), requesting the ELIMINATION OF EMISSIONS ON MOTORCYCLES IN MARICOPA COUNTY !

MMA-AZ was able to get signs up in Glendale, Tolleson, Cottonwood, Jerome, St Johns, Springerville, Kingman, Mesa, Page and Cornville -- and currently, we are still working with other towns. In the meantime, Allstate Insurance came along with their nationwide O.N.E. (Once is Never Enough) Program to install motorcycle safety signs at dangerous intersections where there have been a high number of motorcycle accidents. Cindy Gates, MMA Leather District Manager, met with the City of Phoenix once again and with ADOT (the AZ Dept of Transportation --responsible for all state highways and road signage.)

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I just got a call from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), stating the following: As recently reported, the ADEQ had been expecting a 'Disapproval Notice' from the EPA on the last SIP that they submitted, due to the Revision of Ozone Levels at the federal level. Come to find out that when EPA recently submitted their disapproval draft to their D.C. headquarters for approval, the D.C. office apparently had a change of mind and REVERSAL OF OPINION from the last time they dictated what the EPA was to do. According to ADEQ this morning, the D.C. office just told the EPA that they were wrong, and that the EPA was to APPROVE the ADEQ's request for elimination of yearly motorcycle emissions in Maricopa/Pinal County (AREA A). What happens next?

Verde Valley DistrictHams on Hawgs Pictures on Page 11

ADEQ expects the proposed EPA action to be signed this week and published in the Federal Register within 2 weeks (this is now complete). That starts the approximately 30 day Public Comment and EPA response to Public Comment period. Once that is complete, the EPA will sign the final action and then have 2 weeks to publish that in the Federal Register. The entire process should be FINAL and EFFECTIVE 60 days from that time frame. This will make our Revised Arizona Statute become law. The ADEQ will be working with Arizona's MVD during that 60 day time frame, to REVISE the registration forms to no longer state the requirement of emissions on those motorcycles registered in AREA A. Bottom line is that the elimination of yearly emissions on motorcycles in AREA A should be effective by the end of first quarter of 2013 or before. There have been many people involved in this process over the last 10 years. Below is a list of those specific to Motorcycle Lobbyists, State Legislators, ADEQ and MAG:

Rim Country Toy Drive for the Homeless Pictures on Page 11

Motorcycle Lobbyist: Bobbi Hartmann, Carole O'Reilly, Ray Huston, Mick Degn, Billy Larson, Janet Reber, Steve Musgrave, Paul "Skypilot" Price

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State Legislators – Primary Sponsors: Rep Cooley, Rep Gabby Giffords, Rep Chase, Rep Avelar, Rep Brimhall, Rep Blendu, Rep Barnes, Rep Huffman, Rep Jerry Weiers

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Arizona Department Environmental Quality (ADEQ): Nancy Wrona Director (past) Air Quality Division; Ira Domsky Deputy Director (retired) Air Quality Division; Mohan Toopal Technical Researcher; Ginny Dickey Air Quality Division; Jim Buster Lobbyist; Eric Massey Director Air Quality Division; Trevor Baggiore Deputy Director Air Quality Division; Bruce Friedl Air Quality Planning Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Lindy Bauer, and staff Gordon & Darby Testing: Rex A. Martin Waiver Lane Supervisor And last, but surely not least, all of the motorcycle riders and members of the many MRO’s, organizations, associations and clubs, that took the time and effort to attend various public hearings and respond in force to the many ‘Calls to Action’ from the lobby team. It seems that all of our efforts from 2002 until now, have finally paid off!!

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Inside This Issue:

MMA of Arizona Listings ..................................2 State Membership Information ........................3 Everything NCOM.........................................4&5 MMA of Arizona Event Calendar ...............6 & 7 Lobbyist Report ................................................8 Editor’s Space ...................................................9 Event Pics and Articles..........................10 & 11 Business Member Listing ..............................12 Horoscope .......................................................14 Dangerous Curves..........................................14 The Disgruntled Biker ....................................15 M.A.P................................................................15 District Updates ..............................................16 Ride Tips..........................................................18 Biker Vittles .....................................................19

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Phoenix, Arizona 85046 623-693-4932 DEADLINE FOR PUBLISHING All materials for consideration in the next issue must be received by February 10th. Any materials received after the deadline will be considered for a future issue. Submit materials to editor@mma-az.org

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MMA of Arizona State Officers Chairman Acting Chairman Secretary Treasurer Sergeant at Arms Membership Activities Communications Quartermaster ACMC Representative ACMC Representative NCOM Representative AIL Representative Designated Lobbyist Authorized Lobbyist M.A.P Coordinator/ Legitslative Consultant & Research Patriot Editor Webmaster

Ed "Hollywood" Holyoak Cherie “Rudy” Dubrow Steve “Tuffy” Belzer Glen "Burg" Humbarger Contract service provider Cindy Gates OPEN Julie Cissne Gary Thurston Mike Murray Steve "Muskrat" Musgrave C.J. Swinford Billy Larson B. Paul “Skypilot” Price

928.978.1537 623.328.7255 623.399.2325 623.322.9848

Bobbi Hartmann Lee “Snakebite” Gonzales Contract service provider

602-672-3531 623-693-4932

623.695.5659 602.717.0842 602-909-0771 602-291-7833 520.371.1735 602.788.2088 623.308.0586 623-221-1895

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MMA of Arizona District Contacts Casa Grande District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steve "Muskrat" Musgrave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520.371.1735. . . . . . . . . SMUSBLULGT@aol.com Fern WIlliams 520.560.6989 fernevar@gmail.com Eagle District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cherie “Ruby” Dubrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .623.328.7255. . . . . . . . . cheriedubrow@yahoo.com Steve “Tuffy” Belzer 623.399.2325 tuffy_56@hotmail.com Leather District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cindy Gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .623.635.5569. . . . . . . . . cgates0617@yahoo.com Lee “Snakebite” Gonzales 623.693.4932 rattlensnake@yahoo.com Northern Arizona District . . . . . . . . . . . .Jim “Redneck” Blair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928.660.0656. . . . . . . . . redneck@ourranch.com Red Mountain District . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Donna Woltman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .602-723-6044 . . . . . . . . donnawoltman@yahoo.com Tom “Teekay” Kartler 480-832-0117 tkartler@cox.net Rim Country District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ed “Hollywood” Holyoak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928.978.1537. . . . . . . . . woodnvine@live.com Becca “Vine” Holyoak 928.978.2850 woodnvine@live.com Verde Valley District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Terry “Stretch” Paynes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480.226-4135 . . . . . . . . tpaynehogs@yahoo.com Debi Althouse 480.212.3442 debialthouse@yahoo.com White Mountain District . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carlene Hulsey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .928.245.6427. . . . . . . . . carlene1duda@hotmail.com Bill "Wild Bill" Hulsey 928-245-8888 wildbill4mma@hotmail.com

MMA of Arizona Life Service Mike Bennett Tom and Lynna Buohl Fritz Clapp, Esq Tom Corr Dick “Turtle” Davis* Dave Deckwa Marysia Deckwa Mick Degn Howard Gelman

James Gonzales Lee Gonzales Mary Hart Bobbi Hartmann Ed “Hollywood” Holyoak Becca “Vine” Holyoak Joseph Hoodak Ray “Rayman” Huston Tambria Kirk-Huston

Teri Kelley* Butch Kirkham Carl Letzin Joanne Letzin “Pipe” Loomis Stony Monday Steve "Muskrat" Musgrave Janie Picciano Tony Picciano

Mike Shearhart Willie Shearhart Edward “Jersey” Smith Betty McDonald-Swinford CJ Swinford Wes Sellards

MMA of Arizona Life Membership Casa Grande District Tom Corr Eddie Davis Steve Musgrave Carol Myers Cochise District Jon V. Everett Kresent Gurtler Ernie Harris Thom Ihli David Leabo Phyllis Rimmer Betty Rodriguez Eagle District Julie Cissne Cherie Dubrow Billy “Desperado” Larson Scot Williamson Grand Canyon District Stephen Briggs High Country District Marlin Kussler Colin MacDiarmid* Stony Monday Leather/Iron Horse District Richard L. Davis* Terry Engelking Cindy Gates James Gonzales Lee Gonzales Larry Griffith Dave “Stiffy” Hill Don Hill Joseph Hoodak Tambria Kirk Dave Kopp Henry “Skip” Mikolajczyk Tony Picciano Jane Picciano Deborah Riggs Gerald Riggs John “Skip” Sims Edward Smith Ron Spirlock Paul Stuart Garry Thurston Kris Wall Michael Wendt

Northern Arizona District Larry Evans Joseph Harris Bill Justice Marie Justice Renee Lippert Steve”Limey” Lippert Eddie Lovato Phoenix District Mark Belden Mark Borato Tom Buohl Lynna Buohl Russell G. Cheetham Jr. David Deckwa Sr. Marysia Deckwa Lee Erceg* Tom Erhardt Victor Florio Jack “Yukon Jack” Fry Jeff Gordon Tracy Gruber Mary Hart Bobbi Hartmann Barbara Hatley* Roger Hurm Lee Irvine Butch Kirkham Judy Kirkham Karen Konley Keven Kullberg Chester Larson Sue Leggett Dean Lott Diane Malone Betty McDonald Larry Myers Fred Pascarelli Forrest Phillips Beverlee Simmons Waldo Stuart* Charles Swinford Red Mountain District Mike “Maddog” Bennett James Cionci Debra Donaldson Bob Gumfory Glen Koepke Trish McElyea Mike Shearhart Willie Shearhart Carl Letzin Joanne Pilger-Letzin Michelle Wirth-Packer

Rim Country District Ed “Hollywood” Holyoak Becca Holyoak Diane Schultz Wayne Slocum Jane Wilcox Salt River District James Best Mick Degn John Emerson Chuck Franklin Howard Gelman Bill Goodwin Bob Gumfory Sherry Harradence Gay Hayward James Hillyard William Hitze Wade Jackson Larry Jenkins Phyllis Kelley* Glen Koepke Elmer Myers Darline Olsen “Lady Jewells” Olson-Lentz Greg Oppedal Don “Sandman” Randolph Catherine “Kate” Rouse Larry Venteicher Tucson District Dennis Beye M. Juaregui Ralph Levon Pipe Loomis Kathy Marble Martin Minninger The Solano Family Verde Valley District Ken Cadigan Robert Dixson Rose Dixson Jessica Howell Bill Lyons Jr. Michael Mooney Dale Vandermolen

Westsiders District Deborah Blair Kimberley “Sunshiney” Cole George Graham Ray Huston Gene “Gobb” Mummert Wesley “T-Bone” Straight Michael Vigorito White Mountain District Tim Belous Randy Crider John “Oilcan” Fields* Bob Kirby Ben McLachlan Robin Pierce Randy Rahn Terry K. Rutherford Rich Tuminello Denise Hunter-Tuminello Buddy Zahnle Other District Mike Revere MMA State NCOM Bill Bish - Encino, CA Fritz Clapp Esq. Joe Eggleston* Tank Tiger Mike Revere Motorcycle Club Life Members Sober Riders since 08/2003 Limey Riders since 09/2005 VIII’s Society since 11/2006 Life Emeritus Members Roger "Priest" Hurm - Chairman Bill Justice - Chairman CJ Swinford - Chairman Colin “Cinders” MacDiarmid* Co-Founders of MMA-AZ Joe Eggleston, Esq.* AIM Attorney Richard Lester, Esq. AIM Attorney * In Memoriam

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MMA of Arizona District Meeting Times & Locations Casa Grande 1st Sunday at 11 am Silver Bullet Bar 1401 N. Pinal Ave. Casa Grande, AZ

Red Mountain3rd Saturday at 10 am Jolie's Place 140 West Warner Road Chandler, AZ

Eagle 3rd Sunday at 10:00 am Baca Loco (old Chuy’s) 5134 N. 95th Ave. Glendale, AZ

Rim Country 2nd Sunday at 9 am Legion Tonto Rim Post #69 709 E. Hwy 260 Payson, AZ

Leather 2nd Saturday at 10 am Charley’s Place 4324 W. Thunderbird Rd. Glendale, AZ

Verde Valley 2nd Sunday at 11 am Nate’s Cowboy Cafe 206 S Main St Cottonwood, AZ Come Early for Breakfast!

Northern Arizona 2nd Saturday at 9 am Glen Canyon Steakhouse 201 N. Lake Powell Page, AZ

White Mountain 1st Sunday at 10 am American Legion Post 30 825 East Main Street Springerville,AZ

Bring a friend to your meeting

MMA of Arizona Membership Information Join and support the Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona Use the membership form and mail it together with your check or money order. Make payable to MMA of Arizona and send to the address below. You may also fill out and print our membership form online or use our electronic registration service and a credit card at www.mma-az.org.

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What is the MMA MMA is a Motorcyclists Rights Organization (MRO) comprised of motorcyclists and motorcycle enthusiasts who are concerned with the future, safety, and welfare of motorcycling. We are a non-profit, educational organization dedicated to improving the social atmosphere that surrounds motorcyclists, and protecting the individual freedoms of citizens. We are an association that lobbies and educates the government and the general public to promote motorcycling in a safe and positive image. When you become a member of the MMA of Arizona, you make a difference in the ongoing mission to protect your right to ride and enjoy the motorcycle of your choice, your choice of riding apparel, and when and where you can ride a motorcycle. These issues are real and present in today’s “protect yourself from yourself” political environment. This holds true for all levels of government. At the state level we have a lobbyist who regularly visits our state capital to lobby our legislators on the issues concerning the motorcyclists in Arizona. On the national level we are aligned with the National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM), and several other motorcycle rights organizations.

of Arizona of Arizona Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona MMA of Arizona PMB 138 MMA of Arizona MMA of Arizona P.O. Box 30280 PMB 138 PMB 138 Phoenix, AZ 85046-0280 P.O. Box 30280 P.O. Box 30280 Phoenix, 85046-0280 Phoenix, AZ AZ 85046-0280 Please print clearly and completly. Mail this form along with payment to address above. Please print clearly and completly. Mail this form along with payment to address above.

Individual Annual: ($20) Individual Lifetime: ($250) Couple: ($40) 2 forms required Individual Annual: ($20.00) Business Individual Lifetime: ($500) ($250.00) Cash: Business Annual: ($120) Lifetime: Check #: _______ Cash: Business Annual: ($120.00) Business Lifetime: ($500.00) Check _______ other#: members name New to MMA-AZ: Renewal: Update/Transfer: Couple Name: ______________ New to MMA-AZ: Renew a Membership: Update/Transfer Membership: optional First Name: _____________ Last Name: ________________ Road Name: _____________ optional First Name: _____________ Last Name: ________________ Road Name: _____________ Phone 1: _____________ Phone 2: ____________ Email: _________________________ Phone 1: _____________ Phone 2: ____________ Email: _________________________ Lodging Bar and/or Restaurant Motorcycle Repair/Parts/Accessories Business Category: Lodging Bar and/orServices Restaurant Motorcycle Repair/Parts/Accessories Business Category:Clothing & Miscellaneous Organizations or Clubs Real Estate Services & Miscellaneous Organizations or Clubs Real Estate Clothing name required if business membership Business Name: _______________________ Business Website: ____________________ name required if business membership Business Name: _______________________ Business Website: ____________________ Check the district you wish to join - You may join any one district of your choice Check the district you wish to join - You may join any one district of your choice

Leather Casa Grande Cochise Eagle Grand Canyon High Country Casa Grande Cochise Eagle Grand Canyon High Country Iron Northern Arizona Phoenix Rim Country Salt River Horse Red Mountain Leather Northern Arizona Phoenix Rim Country Salt River Other: _____________________ Verde Valley Westsiders White Mountain Other: _____________________ Verde Valley Westsiders White Mountain

required Mailing Address: ____________________________________ AZ MC Endorsement: Yes required Mailing Address: ______________________________________________ required required required City: _____________________________ State: ______ Zip: ____________ required required required City: _____________________________ State: ______ Zip: ____________ address of business location for newspaper business listing Business Address: ________________________________________________ Business Address: ______________________________________________ City: _____________________________ State: ______ Zip: ____________ City: _____________________________ State: ______ Zip: ____________ required Todays Date: ____________ Registered Voter: Volunteer: Yes No Yes No required Todays Date: ____________ Registered Voter: Volunteer: Yes No Yes No required if business membership Business Contact 2: ___________________ Business Contact 1: name ____________________ requiredrequired if business membership Business Contact 2: ___________________ Business Contact 1: name ____________________ Signature: _______________________________________ Choose to not receive a required Signature:By: _______________________________________ name of MMA member recruiting you - for new memberships only Recruited _____________________________________ copy ofMMA the Patriot paper of Arizona Choose to not receive a name of MMA member recruiting you - for new memberships only PMB 138 Recruited By: _____________________________________ copy of the Patriot paper name of MMA member reviewing and accepting this form Received By: _____________________________________ Yes No P.O. Box 30280 name of MMA member reviewing and accepting this form Received By: _____________________________________ Phoenix, AZ 85046-0280 Yes No

Memberships are open to anyone regardless of what type of motorcycle Form: MF 4.1.11 you ride, if any. All memberships Form: MF 7.15.10 This portion may be retained by member as a receipt for payment include: The Motorcycle Patriot This portion may be retained by member as a receipt for payment Newsletter, Membership Card, $3000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit, Event Updates, Voting Guides, and the ability to of Arizona interact with some of the most politically active motorcyclists in the state of Arizona. Receipt for Membership of Arizona

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Received By: ________________________ ________ _________ The MMA of Arizona needs the support of all motorcycle riders and we hope you will considerAmount: joining $this dedicated Date: organization. ReceivedYes By: ________________________ Amount: $ ________ Date: _________ Cash: Check #: ______ Note: _______________________________________ Cash: Yes Check #: ______ Note: _______________________________________

Please join us in the cause to protect your rights. Check out our website at www.mma-az.org

May We Always Ride Free! May We Always Ride Free!

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NCOM Region 9 Updates Steve “Muskrat “ Musgrave Region 9 NCOM Board Member DM Casa Grande Dist

NCOM - R egion 9 and 2012 B oard Meeting November 10th, 2012, the Region 9 Arizona, Utah, New Mexico and Nevada Regional Meeting combined with the Annual NCOM Board Meeting in Phoenix, AZ. As it goes, Regional Meetings are usually not very well attended, but for those that were in attendance they were brought up-todate for current events not only in Region 9, but the major motorcycle-related concerns nationwide. The day started off with the Board of Directors Meeting, and with Kelly Hemphill present, I was able to personally -finally-- give her the Silver Spokes Award for her mother, Kimmy Chapman, in honor of her contribution to the Motorcycling Community by being the original Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Arizona Biker Guide. It is The Biggest Little Magazine covering Motorcycling Events, Runs, Bike Nights, Shops, MRO’s and anything and everything Motorcycle-related. Since its inception, The Biker Guide has now gone nationwide, and we are all proud to know that Kelly carries on for her Mom. It was my honor to be able to present this Award in person -- Thanks Kimmy and Thanks Kelly! The rest of the Board Meeting was spent going over what are the future Goals and objectives for NCOM. There were several Board members replaced and one NCOM Officer replaced. The proposed NCOM Conventions and Board Meeting places were discussed and voted on and at this time next year’s NCOM Convention will be in Reno, NV. This will also suffice as the 2013 Region 9 Regional Meeting. Board Members from all Nine Regions handed in reports as to what is going on in their specific areas, and Richard Lester went over what he has for the future, and what the NCOM Attorneys are working on nationwide. Double D from the Outsiders Motorcycle Club out of Washington State reviewed the Anti-Profiling Bill that he and many members of the Washington Motorcycling Community helped to get passed into law. Currently, it is the only Anti-Profiling Bill for Motorcyclists in the country. He went on to describe who helped, how they did it and what would be necessary for other states to respectively implement an Anti-Profiling Bill. The Confederation of Clubs Meeting was next with leaders and members of all confederations in attendance letting everyone know what is going on in their areas. For the most part, we all seem to have most of the same type of things going on nationwide. The AZ Confederation was represented by Pooh Bear of the Sober Riders and Kat of the Medieval Maidens, as our Chairman StillRay Fitzgerald is still recovering from an accident that happened in Memphis TN, while on his way to the MRF Convention in North Carolina. We wish a rapid and full recovery for StillRay and all of us give our condolences for the sad loss of his wife.

NCOM Region II – Dallas, Texas Submitted by Bobbi Hartmann National Coalition of Motorcyclists (NCOM) Region II consists of Texas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri. It is one of, if not the best, attended Regional conferences that NCOM has today. There were upwards of 750 in attendance. Besides attendees from the 6 states in Region II, PA, LA, AL and AZ were also there. Some are calling this ‘NCOM Lite’. The atmosphere is such that you cannot help but get caught up in wanting to participate in every aspect of Motorcycle Rights, Safety and Calls to Action. Their enthusiasm, which never ceases to amaze me, and ‘true’ camaraderie instills the desire in everyone to be part of the ‘Boots on the Ground’ momentum they have going for them.

Tiger Mike, Oklahoma ABATE and COC, started the conference with ‘Freedom of the road throughout the nation’. He described what we do being all about Togetherness, Unity, Cooperation and Responsibility. Talked about the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta GA increasing its focus on bikers as a ‘Risky Behavior’ due to increased injuries and death and how they should really be focusing on Crash Prevention. He informed us that the NCOM attorney in NY would soon be bringing motorcycle only checkpoints before the NY state Supreme Court. Mike also stated that we’re not looking for special treatment only equal treatment and that we represent the highest level of dedication. He finished by saying we need to keep our eye on fusion centers who are sucking up data like a giant Hoover and how hard it is to invoke the Freedom of Information Act on a non-government agency.

Texas and Aw book th The following are bullet points from the Regional and interse COC meetings: current They a NE – ABATE’s helmet repeal never got out of committee wearin as only 2 of the 8 state legislators that supported it, kids an were re-elected. Law Enforcement still doing stops/checks to determine if riders helmets are DOT or not. NE only has a State Senate and not a House of Reps, making it the only Unicameral Legislature in the country. IA – ABATE of Iowa is still doing well with their premier Share the Road program. KS – Re-writing By-Laws, working with Sport Bike riders, working to get everyone on the same page. MO – Their 2 legislative helmet bills died in committee. Having problems with checkpoints. MO Freedom Road Riders and ABATE of MO working together.

Sarge, NCOM and ABATE of CA Chairman, talked about discrimination among ourselves and the outlawing of our existence as we know it. Described how we can be our own demise with jealousy, ego’s, abuse of power, dishonesty and greed. How sometimes the younger members might be the instigators, where as the old guys might say “Don’t hit me, let’s talk this out’. That got a good laugh and round of applause! He talked about ‘Predators’ and how they single out something to kill and how none of the others come to its aid because they’re just glad it’s not them. He said what we need is good PR. The same kind of PR that gets you to go to the store and buy the same water that comes out of your tap. Big Kidd, Texas COC, spoke of Harley riders, Ninja clubs, Sport bikes, MC’s, MRO’s, Independents and how law enforcement is trying to divide them up, but “not here in Texas”. Let them see us all working together, “Show the Love”! The Following are bullet points of some of the NCOM attorney cases being worked on: NY- motorcycle only check points – lost in district court, appealing in court of appeals. TX - court of appeals, in order to take information from your cell phone, if it is not directly connected to the crime you are being arrested for, LE needs a warrant. AZ - Joey Lester talked about the Sons of Hell case here in Arizona. NJ – AIM Attorneys able to obtain tapes in cop cars, which is helping in many cases. TX – ran a Bill that ‘limits’ what information they can collect from you for Fusion Center purposes. They had the perfect case of ex-military being pulled over and drilled for information for their ‘terrorist database’. Their testimony in committee turned it around for this legislation. Working on getting additional information regarding this issue, to pass on. ALL - Find out what your state law is in regards to ‘recording LE stops’. Over half the states you can record if 1 person is knowledgeable. LE should not be able to confiscate your recorder, unless it is used in a crime. Doesn’t mean they won’t however. If they ask you if you’re recording, say yes. If they ask you why you are recording, let them know that you need data and that it is for their safety and yours. Gimmi Jimmy, Bandidos MC and US Defenders, let us know that they’re keeping their eye on NAFTA’s highway plans through the Texas corridor. He said the world, as we know it is gone. We use to fight for freedom and now we fight to exist. That it’s too unpredictable, we can’t say what’s going to happen anymore. He stated that if we don’t get a National Anti-Profiling legislation, which is a goal set by NCOM and its Legislative Task Force, it will be because we’re NOT getting tangible evidence and that the only reason they passed their Texas fusion center legislation is because they had both law enforcements cameras and there’s. The future is where it’s at. Let your kids know what’s really going on and how good it feels to get up in the morning and put on a patch and ride and how they’re not going to be able to do it! During the Regional Meeting it is customary for the states in Region II (6 of them in this case) to stand up and let everyone know what is going on in their state or if no one is present, to have one of the Region II reps report for them. And, because they had people there from 4 other

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TX – Paul Landers, TX COC and NCOM LTF took the microphone and asked, “What’s going on in Texas?” and then answered with a sweep of his hand saying, “This is going on in Texas!” (large applause). He talked about the need for a great networking to expand in a ‘Politically Charged Environment”, in case we hadn’t gotten it yet! He said, ‘Use your Tool Box and the large amount of resources available to all of us’. The only reason anyone would be in the dark, is because you’re there yourself. We need to fine tune our communications skills and Dig Down! As Sputnik use to say, “DRILL, DRILL, DRILL”. Mentioned some possible legislation for next session and how well Texas did at bikers rights. They question everything local and state wide that is brought to their attention. He said they were looking for some success stories for their website, and referred to Arizona’s recent success with elimination of motorcycle emissions. Said that doing what we do takes Integrity, Transparency and Responsibility. He described how $5 is taken from Texas motorcycle registrations and put into a fund, which now equals 14 million and they are looking to others for ideas on how to get access to that fund. I offered to send them a copy of our Arizona statute that created a 5 person advisory council for that purpose, with a full description of how it works. He gave kudos to their two motorcycle safety and awareness programs, telling us that there are thousands of Texas children out there telling their mothers to, “Hang up and drive. Scooter says it’s not cool.” He finished by saying, “Texas is like America is suppose to be!”

OK – Oklahoma has more miles of Turnpikes than all but 1 other, the state of NY. They were able to pass a Patriot Escort Act, which makes it illegal to interrupt a Patriot Guard led procession. They defeated a Bill that The co would have required riders to have $10,000 worth of Semina personal added insurance, in order to ‘ride helmet Social. free’. Passed a Bill to allow those taking a MSF Rider Ed course to use their certificate at MVD to receive an MC endorsement. And, for 2013 session they plan to run legislation to increase penalties for drivers without Uninsured and Underinsured clauses. ABATE of OK works closely with their COC. Tiger Mike announced that he was asked, by the chairman of NCOM Doc R., to Chair their new Veterans Outreach Committee. The purpose of the committee is to improve Vets helping Vets, by providing an information sharing and support network for Vets. AZ – I was asked to describe the process that Arizona went through in getting their elimination of emissions on motorcycles in Maricopa County and how that process is coming to a successful finish and what it means to Arizona riders. AL – Animal, AL COC and NCOM BOD re-iterated an earlier discussion on how out of 105 motorcyclists deaths in AL that 90 were single vehicle crashes mostly due to inexperienced riders with lack of Rider Education. They defeated a law regarding motorcyclists and written tests, only to find out that it was necessary due to some SNAFU regarding mc endorsements. Tyler TX – Their safety and awareness program is going strong and the COIR is kick’n butt signing up new members.

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SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN LAW AGAINST FILMING POLICEThe U.S. Supreme Court has rejected an Illinois prosecutor’s appeal to allow enforcement of a state law barring ordinary citizens from recording police officers as they do their jobs. A lower federal court had found that Illinois’ anti-eavesdropping law violates free speech rights because it was being used by police and prosecutors against people who tape law enforcement officers.

But the High Court has sided with a lower court decision protecting the rights of Americans when it comes to privacy under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, and they refused to take action on the appeal. In rejecting the state’s plea to criminalize videotaping police, the Supreme Court apparently agrees with the lower court, and police officers have no more expectation to privacy in public than any other person in America.

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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) had filed a lawsuit against Cook County in 2010 to halt prosecution of ACLU staffers for recording cops in public spaces, an activity promoted by the ACLU all over the country, but when Chicago officials objected the legislature passed a law outlawing the filming of them. The so-called “antieavesdropping” measure was designed to prevent covert recordings without consent, but the State of Illinois has applied that statute to mean any photography in a public zone; meaning no photographing or recording a cop on a public street while he/she is making a traffic stop, arrest, or for any other reason. Most other states don’t have laws prohibiting the filming of anyone or anything in public places, and the Illinois law had some serious teeth, carrying a 15-year prison term.

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The National Coalition of Motorcyclists has presented various seminars during past NCOM Conventions on proper procedures for recording law enforcement officers in the performance of their duty, and although the Supreme Court has now given their blessing to such exercises of our civil rights under the United States Constitution, be aware not to interfere with, disrupt, or cause delays for police officers in their official duty while doing so. NOW HEAR THIS! A flurry of scientific and medical studies lately have identified an inordinate amount of hearing loss in motorcyclists, due not to “loud pipes” but rather to air rushing past our ears at deafening intensities at highway

speeds. After accelerating, most of the sound that a rider hears isn’t engine noise, it is wind noise, and audiologists admit that even helmets do not provide much protection against hearing loss caused by wind buffeting in and around a helmet. Indeed, acoustical engineers say that audible wind noise inside a helmet can reach rock-concert levels as high as 115 decibels, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health warns that exposure to noise at 100 decibels is safe for only 15 minutes and permanent hearing loss can result from prolonged exposure -- so motorcycle riders in particular should pay attention to the warning signs: a ringing sound in the ears immediately after exposure, and hearing voices and other sounds as muffled. Noise-induced hearing loss isn’t reversible, but it is preventable. While even the most expensive helmet won't provide significant protection against noise, an inexpensive pair of foam earplugs, readily available at drug stores, can reduce sound levels by 20 to 25 decibels. However, this simple solution may also be illegal. Even though riders have come to recognize that noise can be a serious health issue, many U.S. jurisdictions prohibit the use of earplugs, and one long road trip could take a rider through numerous changes in state and local laws. Just ask Aid to Injured Motorcyclists (A.I.M.) Attorney Ralph C. Buss whose client, a truck driver from Michigan, was pulled over while riding his motorcycle in Ohio and given a ticket for wearing protective ear plugs! The rider contacted ABATE of Ohio seeking assistance, and while ABATE looks into modifying the existing law to make allowances for motorcyclists to wear ear protection, they referred the motorcyclist to attorney Buss regarding the citation, which is a moving violation that in addition to a fine carries a 2 point penalty that could put his CDL and livelihood in jeopardy if he’s found guilty. Although some states like California have changed their laws to allow riders to use hearing protectors, and Maryland allows custom-made earplugs only, most passed such laws years ago to thwart the use of stereo headphones while driving. The codes do not distinguish between earphones and earplugs; one being used for audio equipment and the other used for hearing protection -- so without case law to establish legislative intent, obsolete laws like Ohio’s need to be rectified, which according to Buss “is exactly why motorcyclists need organizations like ABATE to not only watchdog the legislature, working to pass pro-motorcycle laws and prevent anti-bike bills from passing, but also to clean-up old laws that need to take into consideration both motorcycles and motorcyclists.”

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Saturday, Jan. 5th - P hoenix, AZ Rough Riders M/C (Papago Chapter) Open House. Come party with your local Rough Riders! From 7:00 P.M. - ??? at the RRMC Clubhouse - 1201 N. 54th Ave. Suite #133, Phoenix, AZ 85043 (Enter clubhouse from alley) Just south of I10, take 51st Ave exit then turn right on Latham St. For more information contact Warhead at warheadrrmc@cox.net

Sunday, Jan. 6th - P hoenix, AZ 18th Annual Classic MC Show, Sale & Swap! British & European Only. Presented by Barney Watson & Roger Meinershagen. 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. at the Steel Horse Saloon - 1818 W. Bell Road #100, Phoenix, AZ. Free Swap Space- Set Up 8:00 A.M. Free Display / Sell Space to show or sell your bike. Free Admission. For more information call: Barney 602:-870-8823, Roger 602-2669311 Food & Beverage available at Steel Horse Saloon

Saturday, Jan. 12th - Mesa, AZ Helping Homeless Veterans. Help us help Homeless Veterans. Register at the Mesa Marketplace Swap Meet, U. S. 60 and Signal Butte, Mesa from 7:00 - 10:00 A.M. Receive a full breakfast along with music and prizes. Then ride the beautiful Sonoran Desert on our 2 hour Police escorted ride to Tortilla Flats (Sponsored by Tortilla Flats) and arrive at Superstition Harley-Davidson at 1:00 P.M. 4 bands, Mess Tents for multiple stations to eat, Large Menu this year. USO Style show featuring the Uptown Angels and Stand Up and Stand Proud Salute to Veterans between acts and bands. All new production this year with more entertainment, more time to enjoy and relax while we also make sure our Veterans are remembered for their service. For more information call 480-832-2466

Saturday, Jan. 19th - Tem pe, AZ 3rd Annual Skin and Steel. AZ Greatest show in Arizona! Arizona's ONLY Tattoo and Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet! FREE ADMISSION. This years Sponsor is BUDWEISER AND BUD LIGHT with the Budweiser Models.The Featured Tattoo Artist is Dave Lopez of Black Sails Tattoo in Tempe. Tattoo Artists, Body Piercing, Permanent Makeup Tattoo, Motorcycles of all kinds, Swap Meet, Tattoo and Bike Contests, Stunt Bike Rider, Biker Baked Food Auction, Biker Fashion Show, Kissing Booth, Event T-Shirt, $5 Chili lunch, Vendors, Music, Beer, Awards, Games, Raffles and a whole lot more! All bikes are welcome! So get ready to be entertained, tattooed, eat and party!!If you want to be a vendor, download the application from our website and mail it in by the 30th of November. FIRST COME FIRST SERVED! RAIN OR SHINE ~ NO rain date! Vendors and bikes arrive between 8:00 - 9:00 A.M. Tattoo and Bike Contest Entry $5.00 each. http://www.skinandsteelaz.com

Saturday, Jan.26-P hoenix, AZ MMA Leather District 3 Ball Run-This is a fun run. Sign in at the Maverick at 10-1130AM come on out and join us for a day of fun.Trophies awarded for 1st,2nd and 3rd and our famous Scracth Award $5.00 per person FMI-Call Pam 602-384-6960

Saturday, Feb. 23rd - New R iver, AZ 20th Annual Freedom Beach Party at the Roadrunner in New River AZ. Wear your favorite hawaian shirt for our famous contest. $10.00 gets you lunch,live music,Bike Show, Tattoo Contest raffles and more. Party starts at 12:00 - 5:00 P.M. For more information call Cindy 623695-5659 or visit www.mma-az.org

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Lobbyist Update

Motorcycle Safety Signs Now in Phoenix - Continued

Legislative Updates from our Motorcycle Lobbyist Billy “Desperado” Larson MMA-AZ Designated Lobbyist

I hope the entire biker community had a great Thanksgiving -- and by the time this comes out, A MERRY CHRISTMAS! I attended the Region 9 NCOM meeting last month. It was very informative and I learned more ways to run potential bills in the future. Animal, from the state of Alabama, presented one of the most educational topics of that meeting. He shared some very interesting statistics, and they also definitely affect us in Arizona. Their state had 105 motorcycle deaths so far in 2012. Ninety of those fatalities were single vehicle accidents. The other 15 involved other vehicles. That means WE are killing ourselves! Just think about it -- 90 out of 105 motorcyclist fatalities were caused by alcohol, other impairments and fatigue.

Again, ADOT didn’t approve our MMA signs but were more than willing to put up some of the Allstate Signs as part of the test study. On November 7th the signs were unveiled. The signs are Caution Yellow Diamonds with black lettering with the wording ‘Watch for Motorcycles.’ These have been placed in all four directions at the intersections of Dunlap and 43rd Ave and also 32nd Street and Greenway -- both highly visible and effective locations. No matter how it’s written: “Look Out For Motorcycles”, “Share the Road”, “Look Twice for Motorcycles” or “Watch for Motorcycles” -- the message is the same. Including the Allstate signs, there are now over 60 Motorcycle Safety and Awareness signs installed around the state of Arizona. If each sign saves one life per year, every year, it is more than worth it. Thanks to Allstate Insurance for looking out for the motorcycling community and for having the financial backing and political clout to make it all happen.

As Individual riders, we must be responsible for the conditions in which we ride. We need to take care of our brothers and sisters, as well as ourselves.

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212 What Scares you the Most about Riding your Motorcycle? As you think about that question, think about the things that AMSAF is trying to do to reduce that fear. AMSAF’s mission is to promote Motorcycle Safety and Awareness and each time we meet we ask the question on how we can help improve Motorcycle Safety and Awareness and help the Motorcycle Community. Motorcycle accidents are on the increase and Arizona has averaged more than 3000 accidents each year and those figures are increasing. Those numbers scare me and so each time I get on my bike I worry about the environment around me. Is that car or Truck going to see me? Was someone drinking and driving? What is that tire doing laying in the road and do I have enough room and time to get around it? When was the last time I took a Motorcycle training course? AMSAF is a 501c3 nonprofit Charity Foundation and everything we do is to promote Motorcycle Safety and Awareness. So what are we doing?

Legislatively, we now have the Committee List, so we know who is going to be on which committee, such as Transportation, etc. These are the people we will be working with to hopefully pass our legislation. We are in the process of finding sponsors for a couple bills that we hope to run this year. I took a poll of which way the membership would like us to run the Lane Advancement bill again in 2013. There were two options. 1. A restricted bill which would regulate when bikers can lane advance, from what speed they can begin to lane advance (30 MPH or bellow and how fast (45 MPH) we can proceed while advancing. Poll result: 65% yes.

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We’re on Facebook under Amsaf and during Motorcycle Awareness Month and Arizona Bike week we had daily Safety tips on Facebook. In addition, we continue to give updates on Motorcycle activity on Facebook. If you’re on Facebook, check us out and be one of our Likes so that you can get our information. We’ve seen a lot of growth from viewers on Facebook. At this time we’re making some changes to our Facebook and these changes will help give out more information to help the Motorcycle Community.

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2 . Simply take the language out of the existing statute in the Motor Vehicle code. This would allow Arizona bikers to lane advance as is practiced in California. California does NOT have an actual law stating they can lane split. It is simply an accepted practice. I've spoken with several DPS officers, some of which ride themselves. They were all in favor of the Lane Advancement idea, just as long as we can do it safely and responsibly. That seems to be a consistent concern among the 65% that were in favor if the restricted bill. Either way, you DO NOT have to do this if you are uncomfortable or do not feel you can do it safely. It only gives us another tool to use if needed. I've looked into both sides. I must admit, the bill simply taking the language out would be easier. It is simpler to take the language out. But, as I'm sure you all know, simpler is not always the better way to go. I am going to follow up with the restricted bill. As we are looking for Legislative sponsors right now, we should have one by Christmas. Well folks, this is where we are right now. If anyone has any comments or suggestions, please feel free to contact me at lobbyist@mma-az.org. Please be safe on the roads and have a wonderful holiday season. And remember. watch out for yourselves and each other.

NCOM Biker Newsbites Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish CALIFORNIA RESTRICTS PICKETING AT FUNERALS California Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation restricting protests at military and other funerals. Senate Bill 661, by Senator Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, prohibits picketing a funeral within 300 feet of a burial or memorial site beginning one hour before a funeral and ending one hour after, having been amended to comply with a 2011 Supreme Court decision regarding protests of military funerals by members of the Westboro Baptist Church, known for its anti-Semitic and anti-gay views. Since time immemorial, society has respected the dignity and sacredness of putting the dead to rest," Lieu said in a prepared statement. "This bill recognizes the sanctity of funerals by placing reasonable time, place, and manner restrictions on disruptive protestors." MOTORCYCLES REMOVED FROM NTSB MOSTWANTED LIST Although the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has called upon states and the federal government to pass motorcycle helmet laws for all riders, this year’s annual “Top Ten Most Wanted List” of the agency’s most important safety priorities no longer lists any motorcycle safety concerns. After making the hit list the past three years, which are recommendations to government bodies that are often put into place through further laws and regulations, NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman indicated that "Safety areas are dropped from the list when meaningful progress has been made."

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What if AMSAF could help reduce Motorcycle accidents by 10% by the Safety and Awareness we’re doing? Wouldn’t that be a great start? AMSAF is still in its infant stages and the potential for Motorcycle Safety and Awareness is huge. The Motorcycle community is growing and we can sit back and complain about issues or we can do something to help the problem. AMSAF and its Board are committed to helping reduce the accident rate. Back to my original question, “What scares you the Most about riding your Motorcycle?” and “What are you doing to help promote Motorcycle Safety?” There is an organization called Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona (MMA) who is a Founding Sponsor of AMSAF. Have you heard of them? This organization is a big supporter of Motorcycle Safety and Awareness. If you’re a member, you should be proud of what you’re doing to help the Motorcycle community. If you’re not a member, here is a group committed to Motorcycle Safety and Awareness and might be a good one to join in 2013. At AMSAF we want to thank everyone for what you do to help reduce Motorcycle Accidents and improve Safety and Awareness. We also hope you had a great Holiday Season and that you have a Fantastic 2013.

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Welcome to the world of biometrics -- the use of unique physical or behavioral characteristics to verify an individual’s identity, and as surveillance cameras become ubiquitous and capable of recording finer detail, tracking of individuals (whether they’re in their cars, or not) will become easier and easier. In the wake of 9/11, policymakers called for stronger national standards to verify the identity of driver’s license applicants. This led to the Real ID Act of 2005 which established requirements for a national identification system based on the driver’s license. Among the 18 benchmarks the states must comply with is the implementation of facial recognition. Despite being enacted seven years ago, Real ID has not been fully implemented. Many states, citing a range of privacy and budget concerns, have rejected the act through statute or legislative resolution, or have simply refused to comply. SPEED CAMERAS COULD BE ANYWHERE As drivers become more savvy about spotting speed cameras along roads and highways, police are making it tougher by disguising their revenue-generating equipment. Authorities in and around Washington D.C. are expanding their speed camera programs, reports the Washington Examiner, and now they're purchasing cameras that look like mailboxes and trash containers to unsuspecting motorists. They're also more mobile, so police can reposition them so drivers cannot get used to seeing them in one particular area. Nearby Prince George's County in Maryland purchased nearly 60 mobile cameras last year, and expects to generate $28 million in annual revenue, reports the news outlet. A similar speed-camera program in D.C. generated $55 million in fiscal year 2011. Meanwhile, the traffic-camera debate has ignited state and local governments across the country: some embrace camera-based technology as a cost-efficient lawenforcement and safety tool; others cast it off as an overly intrusive money grab. In all, 13 states utilize speed-reading cameras, while 12 states have passed laws banning them. Twenty-four states are currently operating at least one red-light camera within their borders, while another nine prohibit their use. Despite the conflicting laws, overall use of cameras has gone up rapidly in recent years: red-light cameras were in 25 communities in 2000, compared with more than 500 today. Speed cameras went from 20 jurisdictions in 2005 to 113 today.

Lee “Snakebite” Gonzales Editor, Motorcycle Patriot Leather District BOD 2013? Welcoming another year already, and I’m thinking time passes much too quickly. Elections large and small are over, holidays have passed and the end of the world is unsure at this time as the print deadline is three days before the end of the Mayan calendar. So just in case of survival, I decided we should go ahead with this edition of the Patriot. If you’re reading this, all is good. Perhaps. As the New Year begins, the MMA-AZ board and membership will hit the ground running doing what we do best --promoting motorcycle safety and awareness and lobbying for changes in legislation to benefit the riding community. In the first quarter, we will see the total elimination of Emissions Testing for motorcycles, and we all have waited many long years for this. Kudos for everyone who helped with this change of law. Our lobbyist will soon be busy at the Capitol in Phoenix getting to know our new State Legislators as the 2013 Session begins. The MMA mission is to work hard to build strong alliances and find the votes to support our legislation -- and discover just who is ‘motorcycle friendly’ at the Copper Dome. On February 20th (flyer in this edition) there will be a Freedom Ride to the Capitol for ‘Motorcycle Day at the Dome.” This is a very important annual event as it allows motorcyclists to have a meet-and-greet with their district Legislators and discuss with them what is important from a biker-voter’s viewpoint. The bigger the turnout, the better and more effective impression we make. As you all know, the MMA is a volunteer organization. And that’s what we need in the districts and at the state level -- more volunteers, please! Many members do more than one job and they are the ones always there to help. If more folks would step up and volunteer for just one committee or event in your district, it would share the weight with more of the membership. Kindness matters. The biking community is no exception. I know, many of you don’t volunteer because you don’t want to be stuck with a District responsibility or committed to a long-term project. But it doesn’t take a lot to attend a district event and ask to help to sell the 50/50 tickets, organize a group of friends to clean up a rally site or help judge bikes in the bike show. Maybe just giving one of the ‘usual MMA workhorses’ a 30minute break during an event might just make a huge difference for you both. Out riding for the day? Grab a stack of Patriot papers or flyers for your next district event and pass them out along the trail. There are many small jobs that put all together make the big picture. Bikers are naturally individualists; but, the MMA membership is a real-deal community. We share some common goals and a great big heart. If you are reading this editorial, you already understand. Friends, we get out of MMA-AZ what we actually put into it. No joke. Together, many hands make light work. The Board and your District need your help, in whatever way you are comfy with. Believe me, you will be appreciated and acknowledged. Try it. Ok, lecture over. But, please don’t say no one ever asked you to help with events, legislation jobs or being a happy volunteer for a day. I just did! Email or call me anytime, and I’ll point you to a corner of MMA that could use your skills and help. Don’t forget the 20th Annual Freedom Beach Party will be coming up on February 23rd. Districts are currently selling tickets for a chance to win a $500 Visa Gift Card that can be used anywhere. There will be a bike show, tattoo contest, Hawaiian shirt contest, vendors, food and live music with The Brotherhood of Blues Band featuring Sara Styles -- all of this for just $10. So come on out and bring a friend – everyone, MMA or not, is welcome. A great time for all is guaranteed!

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In the Greater Phoenix area, the “Season of Giving” always starts with “Birds on Bikes.”This year, Arizona MMA folks rode in from Casa Grande, East Valley, West Valley and from all other points in Phoenix. We were riding on a common mission…to deliver donated frozen turkeys to St Vincent de Paul Charity and into the hands of needy Arizona families and children in time for the holiday season.

MMA Rim Country District helped feed 20 families this year in the Payson area. For 7 years now, Safeway has donated 20 turkeys and Rim Country District buys all the staples including the pies.

Generous sponsors, MMA-friendly businesses and kind-hearted individuals around the state helped the miracles happen. We collected 320 turkeys, 200 lbs of food staples and close to $3000 to assist with much-needed healthy extras in order to fill the food boxes. One MMA brother wrote a $1000 check, and his generous donation went a long way when used in conjunction with the Food Bank’s buying power. Many more families benefited with high-quality fresh food on their tables as a result. Everyone involved with this year’s Birds on Bikes Food Drive is grateful for this contribution. On November 18th, we were blessed with 80 degree weather and sapphire blue skies. The bikers all arrived at St Vincent de Paul, located at 420 West Watkins St in Phoenix, loaded with items, in good cheer and ready to help. The outdoor worktable set-up at the Food Bank made the job easy -- and to keep energy high, delicious BBQ was being served to the busy and hungry riders. The BBQ and ‘fixins’ were donated by a local business for the event. The suggested donation of $5 per person helped cover the Food Bank’s additional costs for drinks and incidentals. Happy memories were being made during the intense process of delivering and organizing the food donations—from the crowd of bikers and Food Bank workers to recipient families and contributors. “Thank You and Well Done” to all for another successful Birds on Bikes Food Drive, and hope to see more of our wonderful MMA-AZ members and supporters on board next year!

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MMA Verde Valley and Food City teamed up for this year for Hams on Hawgs motorcycle event that was held Sunday December 9th after our monthly meeting. Thanks to the MMA, Central AZ Food Bank and Food City Cottonwood we collected 21 hams, one turkey and a lot of s with canned/boxed foods items to donate to Old Town Mission t and be distributed around the Verde Valley. A special t to all ‘Thank You’ to John Ask and Cruz from Central Arizona Food Bank for driving the truck and being the chase vehicle. meals, ight to When we first arrived and everyone went inside Food City what to buy their ham, the intercom was announcing that MMA kes to was there for our annual event and “not to be afraid of all g the bikers coming inside.” We had several customers we donate money to buy additional hams. Thanks to Vinnie charity of Vinnie’s Pizza in Cottonwood for starting the cash donations. Lizzy from Dirty Verde Roller Derby also stopped by and gave a large donation of food items. I eir was truly please with the support we received from so re the many local businesses and friends. Mark, Director of the Mission was very pleased; they’re planning to have a Christmas dinner and needed hams because all they have in stock right now is turkeys and now they’ll be able to serve a turkey & ham Christmas dinner for the hungry people of the Verde Valley. I would also like to thank Jeff Christian of Food City – you rocked helping organize this event and making it a huge success! Thanks also to Tigz Nunes for helping me by counting the donations and direct the people! Jeff and I already have some ideas...next year we’ll make this event even bigger!

Sounds silly, doesn’t it? But it’s not so silly if you are one of the many who depend on Circle Of Page for their Thanksgiving Dinner. Our local Modified Motorcycle Association of Northern Arizona Group, otherwise knows as MMA, recently put together an impromptu fundraiser to help out the local food bank. “MMA is more than just a bunch of people who ride Motorcycles”, says Jim Blair who is the local chapter leader. The primary goal of MMA is to promote safe motorcycle riding as well as stay on top of the laws being created that have an impact on motorcycle riders. But they are also members of our community and have many other facets to their existence. Their first Birds On Bikes raised just under $200.00 for the Circle Of Page. This money came from a direct donation from MMA, a $50 gift card from Wal-Mart and donation jars placed at Sunwest Auto and Marine, Blair’s Trading Post, Ranch House Grille, Stix Market, and National Bank of Arizona. Blair stated “We would like to have done better, but for a spur of the moment decision and no publicity, we did alright. We’ll plan ahead and do much better next year.” Connie Tkalcevic of Circle of Page states that “Jim was going to bring us turkeys, but after some discussion, decided to give the cash so that our food bank director, Mark Lewis, could purchase whatever items we need the most. That gives us more ability to provide good rounded meals.” Among other things, MMA sponsors a strip of highway that is cleaned regularly, is host to Oktoberfest Ride to the Lake, Toys For Tots, and sponsors charities such as Road Rally. Their members are often found volunteering for charity functions all over town and quite often you will find their food trailer set up at an event raising money for whatever that event might happen to be. If you would like more information about MMA or would like to get involved in their local activities, please contact Jim Blair, or anyone you see wearing an MMA vest. They will all be very happy to assist you.

Rim Country Toy Drive for the Homeless Submitted By Rebecca “Vine” Holyoak This year, Rim Country MMA decided to team up with a number of other organizations to help the Homeless in the Payson area for Christmas. We are joined by Rim Country Optimist Club, Noon Rotary Club, Rebecca Acord (Angel's Home Care), Edward Jones (PADS), and Allic Bales (Community Advocate) all helped to provide information what the selected families needed most. We have 24 families with 58 children in need of Christmas cheer this year. I want to take this opportunity to thank the great businesses in the Payson area that helped fill up our Christmas Boxes -- Cactus Flats, Pumpkin Center, Jakes Corner, Coyote Auto, The Historical Journigan House, Ponderosa Market, Pine Creek Smoke House, Double D's, The Landmark by the Creek and the Flying Grizzly. A big thank-you to "Rim Country's very own Rock n Roll Band" SouLever who played at our recent Toy Drive Party. You guys ROCK! Photos by: Joystick

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MMA of Arizona Business Member Listing - listed by city Peor At Large

Sober Riders MC, Inc Organizations and Clubs Business Life Member

Apache Junction

American Legion Riders Post 27 Organizations and Clubs 1018 S Meridan Rd Apache Junction, AZ 85220 602-541-2441 Business Life Member

Cottonwood

Chapparal Bars & Restaurants 325 Main Street Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-254-1307 Business Life Member Gunners BBQ Pit Bars & Restaurants 1030 S Hwy 260 Home Depot Cottonwood, AZ 86326

Captain’s Bars & Restaurants 300 W Apache Trail #118 Apache Junction, AZ 85217 480-288-2590 Business Life Member

Kactus Kate's Bars & Restaurants 929 N Main St Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-634-7822

Phoenix Vulcan Riders Organizations and Clubs Apache Junction, AZ 602-696-8064

Players Sports Bar & Grill Bars & Restaurants 1100 State Rt 260 Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-634-3966

Superstition Harley Davidson Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 2910 W Apache Trail Apache Junction, AZ 85220 480-346-0600

Avondale

A Touch of Class Custom Trikes Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 1421 E Birch St Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-254-0957 Business Life Member

Airepros Air Conditioning & Heating Services and Miscellaneous 2022 N 106th Lane Avondale, AZ 85392 623-547-5992

K.A. Cycle Accessories & Service Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 595 S 6th St Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-634-1364

Dart Cycle Worx Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 1060 N Eliseo Felix Way Ste 10 Avondale, AZ 85323 623-925-5503 Business Life Member

Nate’s Cowboy Cafe Bars & Restaurants 206 S Main Street Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-639-3838

Casa Grande

Silver Bullet Bar Bars & Restaurants 1401 North Pinal Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520-836-1363 Wonder Bar Bars & Restaurants 310 W 2nd St Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520-836-9987

Camp Verde

Valley View Bars & Restaurants 102 W. Arnold Street, Camp Verde, AZ 86322 Salt Mine Cellars Bars & Restaurants 212 W Finnie Flats Rd Camp Verde,AZ 86322 928-567-0125

Clarksdale

1012 Lounge Bars & Restaurants 910 Main St Clarksdale, AZ 86324 928-639-0800

Cornville

Up The Creek Bars & Restaurants 1975 N Page Springs Rd Cornville, AZ 86325 928-634-9954 Grasshopper Grill Bars & Restaurants 1130 S Page Springs Rd Cornville, AZ 86325 928-649.9211

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Seitz Architectural Design Services and Miscellaneous 782 Cove Parkway Cottonwood, AZ 86326 928-646-1788 Business Life Member

Desert Hills

Skinny Dipping Pools Services and Miscellaneous 2706 W Valley View Trail Desert Hills, AZ 85086 602-292-4033 Business Life Member

Gilbert

Team Arizona Motorcyclist Training Center Services and Miscellaneous 36 N William Dillard Dr Gilbert, AZ 85233 480-998-9888 Business Life Member

Glendale

Baja Loco Bars & Restaurants 5134 N 95th Ave Glendale, AZ 85305 623-772-8839 Business Life Member Charley's Place’ Bars & Restaurants 4324 W Thunderbird RD Glendale, AZ 85306 602-439-1668 Business Life Member Limey Riders M/C Organizations and Clubs Glendale, AZ 85311 623-930-9165 Business Life Member

Goodyear

AZ Battery Store Services & Micellaneous 560 N Bullard Ave Ste E50 Goodyear, AZ 85338 623-853-3321 Majerle’s Sports Grill Bars & Restaurants 13375 W McDowell Rd #101 Goodyear, AZ 85395 623-201-6497

Holbrook

Winners Circle Bars & Restaurants 466 Navajo Blvd Holbrook, AZ 86025 520-524-9600 Business Life Member

Mayer

Smokin’ Harley’s Steakhouse & Seafood Bars & Restaurants 10456 SR 69 Mayer, AZ 86333 928-632-4255 Business Life Member

Mesa

Mainstreet Motorcycles Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 9750 E Apache Trail Mesa, AZ 85207 480-357-7595 Business Life Member Skunk Motorsports Inc Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 720 S Country Club Dr Mesa, AZ 85210 480-649-2800 VIII Society M/C Organizations and Clubs 7930 E 1st Ave Mesa, AZ 85208 480-227-2690 Business Life Member America's Ultra Clean Services and Miscellaneous 738 E Dana Suite A Mesa, AZ 85204 480-206-4003 Business Life Member

New River

Roadrunner Restaurant & Saloon Bars & Restaurants 47801 N Black Canyon Hwy New River, AZ 85087 623-465-9903 Business Life Member Harris Roofing, Inc. Services and Miscellaneous 1717 W New River Rd New River, AZ 85087 623-826-0019

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Ranch House Grille Bars & Restaurants 819 N Navajo Box 3491 Page, AZ 86040 928 645-1420 Business Life Member Stix Liquor and Sporting Goods Services & Miscellaneous 5 S Lake Powell Rd Page, AZ 86040 928 645-2891 Windy Mesa Bars & Restaurants 800 N Navajo Dr Page, AZ 86040 928-645-2186 Business Life Member

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Blair’s Trading Post Clothing 626 N Navajo Dr Page, AZ 86040 928-645-3008 Business Life Member Page Boy Motel Lodging 150 N Lake Powell Blvd Page, AZ 86040 928-645-2416 Business Life Member

CJ Cre Clothin 10348 Peoria 623-41 Busin

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Phoe

Wheel Motorc 1621 E Page Honda Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories Phoen 602-25 915 Coppermine Rd Page, AZ 86040 800-432-6923 Business Life Member Classic Auto Body Services and Miscellaneous Box 2756 Page, AZ 86040 928-645-9023 Fred's Liquor Store Services and Miscellaneous 902 N Navajo Dr Page, AZ 86040 520-645-3575 Business Life Member

Payson

Jakes Corner Bar Bars & Restaurants 57564 N Hwy 188 Payson, AZ 85541 602-359-1068 Mazatzal Casino Bars & Restaurants PO Box 1820 Payson, AZ 85547 800-777-7529 Business Life Member All-Clene Carpet Cleaners Services and Miscellaneous 609 W Bridle Path Lane Payson, AZ 85541 928-468-1358 Business Life Member Amon Builders, Inc Services and Miscellaneous 903 E Hwy 260 #6 Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-0689 Business Life Member Coyote Auto LLC Services and Miscellaneous 310 W Main St Payson, AZ 85541 928-472-1100 Mark’s Mobile RV Service Services and Miscellaneous 122 W Matlock Dr Payson, AZ 85541 602-616-8803 Miller Auto Works Services and Miscellaneous 600 W Main St Suite A Payson, AZ 85541 928-468-8855 Business Life Member Payson Packaging Services and Miscellaneous 106 E Bonita St Payson, AZ 85541 928-474-5260 Walter Reed & Sons LLC Services and Miscellaneous 1105 S Western Dr Payson, AZ 85541 949-933-2748

Reneg Motorc 3102 E Phoen 602-49 Busin

Alcock Service 3131 E Phoen 602-37

Bellon Service 3420 E Phoen 602-76 Busin

Breye Service 15715 Phoen 480-50 Busin

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Peoria

CJ Creations Clothing 10348 W Cashman Peoria, AZ 85383 623-412-2110 Business Life Member U.S. Military Vets MC Organizations and Clubs Peoria 813-310-4595

Phoenix

Wheel Shop Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 1621 E McDowell Rd sories Phoenix, AZ 85006 602-253-1344 Renegade Classics Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 3102 E Cactus Rd Phoenix, AZ 85032 602-495-5957 Business Life Member Alcock & Agborne-PLC Services and Miscellaneous 3131 E. Camelback Road, Suite 200 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-377-8735 Bellone CPA-PLC Services and Miscellaneous 3420 E Shea Blvd #140 Phoenix, AZ 85028 602-765-6111 Business Life Member Breyer Law Offices Services and Miscellaneous 15715 S 46th St Ste 100 Phoenix, AZ 85048 480-505-2162 Business Life Member Circle H BBQ Bars & Restaurants 730 W. Camelback Phoenix, AZ 85048 602-277-0986 H & H Plumbing and Drain Services and Miscellaneous 16772 W.Bell Rd.Ste,110, #233 Surprise,Az.85374 623-322-9100

Business Life Member

Greer Wilson Funeral Home Services and Miscellaneous 5921 W Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85033 623-245-0994 Business Life Member Law Tigers Services and Miscellaneous 362 N 3rd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85003 602-516-0000 Business Life Member Victor Florio and Co. Services and Miscellaneous 4735 N Central Ave Phoenix, AZ 85034 602-278-8000 Business Life Member

Pine

Pine Creek Smokehouse Bars & Restaurants 3885 N Hwy 87 Pine, AZ 928-476.6577

Prescott Valley

Prescott Valley Motorcycles Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 2741 N Starlight Dr Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 928-772-4266 Business Life Member

Rimrock

Tolleson

Tonto Village

Scottsdale

Tonopah

Youngtown

Vintages Grill Bars & Restaurants 5155 N Dave Wrigfield Rd Rimrock,AZ 86335 928-592-9220

Fuego Bar & Grill Bars & Restaurants 9118 W Van Buren Tolleson, AZ 85353 623-478-7300

Southwest Trikes Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 7430 E Butherus Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-951-7171 Business Life Member

The Double “D” Bars & Restaurants 354 Johnson Blvd Tonto Village, AZ 85541 928-978-2058

Tin Top Bar and Grill Bars & Restaurants 2614 S Wintersberg Rd Tonopah, AZ 85354 623-386-1501

Curly’s Customs Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 12040 N 111th Ave Youngtown, AZ 85363 623-764-6562 Business Life Member

Tonopah Joe’s Family Restaurant Bars & Restaurants 41101 W Indian School Rd Tonopah, AZ 85354 623-776-5554 Business Life Member

Sedona

Olde Sedona Bar & Grill Bars & Restaurants 1405 W Highway 89A Sedona, AZ 86336 928-282-5670

Tonto Basin

Show Low

Days Inn - Show Low Lodging 480 W Duece Of Clubs Show Low, AZ 85901 928-537-4356 Business Life Member

Pt’s Bar Bars & Restaurants Winslow, AZ 86057 928-587-0708

Other

Punkin Center Bar Bars & Restaurants Hwy 188 & Greenback Rd Tonto Basin, AZ 85553 928-479-2627

Native New Yorker #12 Bars & Restaurants 391 W Duece Of Clubs Show Low, AZ 85901 928-532-5100 Business Life Member

Winslow

Law Offices of Richard M. Lester Servicing and Miscellaneous 21054 Sherman Way 3rd Floor Conoga Park, CA 91303 800-521-2425 Business Life Member

ATTENTION MMA BUSINESS MEMBERS

Springerville

Coyote Creek Saloon Bars & Restaurants Hwy 60 and D St Springerville, AZ 85938 928-333-4022 Business Life Member

Please review your business listing on page 12 and 13. It is possible that the information we have on file has changed, or we entered something incorrectly. Submit any corrections right away so we can update our database by the next edition. Email to membership@mma-az.org or mail to MMA of Arizona, PMB 138 P.O. Box 30280, Phoenix, Arizona 85046.

American Legion Post #30 Organizations and Clubs 825 E Main Springerville, AZ 85938 928-339-4475

Help us support you by providing any information you may have regarding discounts for MMA members. Consider placing an ad in our newsletter – your ad is published for a two-month period, and we can help you design it! We also offer web advertising.

St Johns

El Camino Restaurant Bars & Restaurants 277 White Mountain Dr St Johns, AZ 85936 928-337-4700

ATTENTION MMA MEMBERS

Strawberry

Gila County Chopper Motorcycle Repair, Parts & Accessories 7803 Ralls Drive Strawberry, AZ 85544 480-789-2933 Windmill Corner Inn 5079 N AZ Hwy 87 Strawberry, AZ 85544 928-476-3064

Have you visited an MMA business member’s establishment lately? Have you ever recruited one of your favorite hangouts to join as an MMA business member? Help us recruit businesses that are biker friendly! Ask your preferred businesses to consider a membership, or suggest that we can help them design an ad to place in our newsletter and/or on our website. If you have any questions, contact your District Manager, Board Member, or Editor of the Motorcycle Patriot.

Surprise

Arizona Dragon Slayer Exterminator Services and Miscellaneous 26307 N 157th Ave Surprise, AZ 85387 602-526-1312 Business Life Member

Tempe

American Legion Riders Tempe Post #2 Organizations and Clubs 2125 S Industrial Park Ave Tempe, AZ 85282 Business Life Member Aflac Services and Miscellaneous 6197 S Rural rd Ste 103 Tempe, AZ 85283 480-838-9020 Business Life Member

Support Our Business Members They Support Us

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NCOM Biker Newsbites Compiled & Edited by Bill Bish

NEED FOR SPEED

Aries: Holiday events got off to a funny start, but everything is ending well. Contacts from long-lost friends or distant family members bring a new perspective. Love is in the cards, but no splurges until spring. Red is a power color now. Taurus: The grass wasn’t all that green after all, right? Dust yourself off and be grateful for small miracles. Trusting your animal instincts pays off in early 2013 with work and travel. If it feels good and crunchy, do it. Basic black drag helps you maintain invisibility and other super powers. Gemini: Who says you’re too hot to handle these days? Stepping away when someone threatens your income or laughing when someone close wants to fight—the path to survival. Stay in control of your own choices, and just say no to the crybabies. More B vitamins this month – Sexytime! Cancer: Emotions are your nature; you often feel rather than think through problems. During the holidays, you’ll be sensing emotional baggage in others. Is a screaming drama really your scene? Exit stage right. Physical work-outs bring healing to your old health troubles. And wear white. Leo: Last summer was filled with Me Me Me; this winter is filled with opportunity. Take it. Job offers, sensual thoughts and a new style make you happy. Selling things that no longer work = yes. Downsizing doesn’t have to hurt. Be a lucky lion—share the love. It matters to a child. Virgo: Home is where the heart is, especially for you, especially during the Christmas and New Year season. Perhaps there is a difficulty at home with one very challenging force. Stand your ground and give your time. That mends bridges. Good fortune in January brings big change. Libra: Nostalgia, retro-music and rockabilly vibes are in the air this winter. Lucky charms, chrome toys, panheads and crazy songs bring joy. Let your heart wander back to teenage wild memories. It’s ok. Something wonderful is about to happen. Books will be best friends. Scorpio: What became a habit has now become a huge burden. Creative solutions are your trademark, babe. This can be a win-win winter. Spend time visualizing precisely what you want and when. Set a place at the table for Destiny, Scorpio. When Valentines show up, so does luck. Sagittarius: Wanderlust and open roads are your style, Sag. Yes, “Restless Spirit Syndrome” is all about YOU. This results in serious denial and then riding away during relationship hiccups, but currently, please play it all the way through. Holiday cheer and New Year’s kisses bring rewards.

Florida #1 for Speeding Tickets, Wyoming #1 for Speed Deaths. As you may know, Texas drivers can now legally outrun the rest of the U.S. with a new 85 MPH speed limit posted between Austin and San Antonio, now the fastest stretch in the country. But it’s in Florida that you run the greatest risk of getting slapped with a speeding ticket. Georgia, Nevada, Texas and Alabama follow Florida as the Top 5 states for speeding (Texas ranks a mere #4). Wyoming drivers, meanwhile, have the highest rate of speeding-related deaths in the nation. 25 million speeding tickets are issued nationwide each year, and drivers pay an average of $150 per ticket. These findings are part of newly-released data just published in the “Need for Speed” infographic on Bankrate’s Insurance Quotes website. These statistics are for all vehicles. “GANG LAW” CHALLENGED DOWN UNDER The Finks MC in Australia is challenging the constitutionality of a law that would make it easier to declare them a criminal gang, and have asked Australia's highest court to overturn laws they say are draconian and threaten civil freedoms. Under the laws, police in Queensland state have sought to have the Finks declared a “criminal gang”. Similar laws have been used elsewhere in Australia, and have been met with similar resistance from organized biker clubs. "This legislation can be used against any organization which the police or the government may target to say they are criminal in nature," Finks lawyer Bill Potts told reporters ahead of the High Court challenge. "We say it's a law too far, it's a law that's unnecessary. We say that in total that large sections of it are in fact unconstitutional," he told Reuters. The laws have been successfully challenged by other socalled “gangs”, including the Hells Angels, in two other states; New South Wales and South Australia, “frustrating governments who have tried to link rival gangs to the illicit drugs trade, trafficking of illegal firearms, robbery, murder, extortion and prostitution,” the news agency reported. New South Wales and South Australia subsequently recast their laws after the High Court of Australia decided that new powers allowing lower court judges to hear evidence in secret and to prevent legal appeals went too far under the Australian Constitution.

QUOTABLE QUOTE:"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." Claire Wolfe, author of “101 Things to Do 'Til the Revolution” (1996)

Capricorn: Life has been both a grind (the negative types will always envy you) and also filled with proud accomplishment, as you reach a personal goal. Quiet love and companionship has replaced the more PartyParty approach. You need those wilderness breaks. Silver-grey = lucky. Aquarius: Applying the Bug-Out Bag approach to everyday life pays off. Strip away the meaningless time-wasters and you are left with the core survival folks who love you truly. Holiday gatherings bring successful souls together. Trust your hunch, and roll your dice. Pisces: No one promised you a rose garden, but it seems to be growing in your side yard anyway. The inspiration and help you have prayed for is here. Please take another look with simple commonsense. Your life is blessed. Faraway opportunity is about to relocate. Get ready and grin. © Amber Faith 2012

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Motorcycle Awareness Program (M.A.P.)

MMA-AZ Motorcycle Life - Search & Find Made by Amber “Pixyled” Faith

Bobbi Hartmann MMA MAP Coordinator 602-672-3531 bobbij2@earthlink.net

With the Holiday season upon us, MAP Presentations have slowed down to a minimum. But, we are already looking forward to the 2013 first semester and planning to approach not only the schools we are currently in, but a few others as well. Following are a list of those high school and driving schools presented to for 2012:

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The Disgruntled Biker Submitted by A Disgruntled So I am standing in this shop and here he comes, a big guy with a little dog on his bike. To be more accurate, a big lonely guy wanting attention. I don’t want to talk to you, why don’t you go hang out with magic trick guy. I like animals but I don’t dress them and think of them as my life partner. All of you who are driving something 20 foot long with a car engine and 3 wheels – That’s not a motorcycle, that’s a three wheeled car. I think I’ll ride to my local rally and throw my pop tent up, if I can find a spot in between all the R.V.’s. So, you towed your bike there so you will have something to tie your awning too? Way to really experience the lifestyle. Bunch of Jackass’s Disgruntled Biker Have a Bright Sunshiny Day Got something to say? visit and LIKE the Disgruntled Biker on Facebook!

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District Updates

Leather District

Contin Greetings and Salutations!

MMA Verde Valley District 2013? Are you kidding me? I just cannot get use to typing 2013! Luckily, we caught the typo in the Frosty Balls flyer prior to sending for print. The Verde Valley District is busy at work planning our events for 2013. We also plan to work on community awareness of motorcycle safety. We were very sad to see KA Cycles close their doors in October. We wish Keith and Bonnie the very best of luck! Our annual Hams on Hawgs was a huge success. Teaming up with Food City was GREAT! Thanks to Pepsi for making us signs and the City of Cottonwood for allowing us to hang a sign at the corner of 260 and 89A. Jeff Christian, Director of Food City Cottonwood did an amazing job. I know Jeff and Deb are already planning next year’s Ham on Hawgs and they will make it even better! Way to go, you two!!! Upcoming Events in our district include: Frosty Balls and Chilly Boobs – Tuesday January 1, 2013. Start location is Pub and Grub; kickstands up at 10:30am. End party at Chaparral with live music by The Mods. Sweetheart Run – Sunday February 17, 2013. Start location is 10-12 Lounge in Clarkdale; kickstands up at 10:30am. Jester Run – Saturday May 18, 2013. This year’s Jester Run is dedicated to Pat Fitzgerald. At the November MMA Verde Valley District meeting Members completed the Officer nomination/election

Here we go into 2013. I hope everyone’s Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations were joyful and safe. The Leather District hosted our annual Christmas Party and, as always, a great time was had by all as can be seen by the pictures in this edition. In late 2012 we heard the great news regarding the elimination of emission testing for motorcycles in Maricopa County that will be happening early this year. Last year, many new signs promoting motorcycle awareness went up in Arizona. In 2013 we plan to work on anti-profiling. This will take all our efforts -- MMA, ABATE and ACMC. January 26 be prepared for The Leather District’s 12th Annual 3 Ball Run. If you have participated in this run before you know what fun it is. This is a fundraiser for our District. At the end party there are raffles, 50/50 drawing and trophies awarded --all for the incredibly low $5 entry fee! February 23 is the annual “Beach Party”, an MMA State Event, complete with a bike show and numerous contests including best Tropical/Hawaiian shirt. Flyers for both these events are in this paper and can be found on the MMA-AZ Website. The weather is too gorgeous to stay inside and write a long report so I am keeping it short. Be careful out there. Pam Costello - Activities/Communications

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Terry "Stretch" Payne District Manager / Board Member Open - Asst. District Manager Debi Althouse Secretary Bob "SpongeBob" Gates Treasurer Ed Vanlandingham Sergeant at Arms Lance Long Board Member Ed Lee Membership Debi Althouse Activities Dave "Papa Dave" Treadwell Chaplain Jessie "Chain" Howell Historian I would like to take a minute and touch upon some safety information for riders who read the Patriot. When it comes to riding, one of the most important physical properties we may sometimes take for granted is traction. Although our tires come in various sizes and tread patterns, the contact patch area that gives us traction to move, turn and stop is about equal to the size of the palm of your hand. That doesn’t seem like much does it? Painted crosswalks, railroad crossing, and other road “Art” are easily overlooked spots for us to slip and slide. Also while we may just enter a gas station for more of the precious fluid that will keep us rolling, we could be entering a playground for spinning wheels. Keep in mind that gasoline or diesel is a petroleum product and is slippery. People sometimes accidently overfill their tanks and spill fuel on the pavement, vehicles sit there dripping greasy stuff while they are fueling, and the fact that all this takes place under a covered surface might just turn that oasis of motor juice into a nightmare. There are tons of risky items that are related to riding motorcycles-- some we can control some we cannot. It only takes a minute for things to go bad. Don’t be complacent. Use something that can easily be part of your defense when riding – common sense. Thanks for reading my district update. Have a happy and safe holiday! See you all in 2013!! Terry ‘Stretch’ Payne - District Manger

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Pet Corner

Information brought to you by Julie Cissne

Pets, Parasites and People Companion Animal Parasite Council www.petsandparasites.org Dogs & cats are not just pets. They are treated like members of the family. And like any member of your family, it’s important to keep your companion animal healthy and free of parasites.

It is fairly common for a dog or cat to become infected with an internal or external parasite at some point in its lifetime. Parasites can affect your pet in a variety of ways, ranging from simple irritation to causing like-threatening conditions if left untreated. Some parasites can even infect and transmit diseases to you & your family. Your veterinarian can help prevent, accurately diagnose & safely treat parasites & other health problems that not only affect your dog or cat, but also the safety treat parasites & other health problems that not only affect your dog or cat, but also the safety of you & your family.

Com m on questions about pets and parasites Do fleas and ticks on my pet present a health risk to my family? Yes, Fleas & ticks can carry & either directly or indirectly transmit several potential illnesses of humans. For example, rickettsiosis (infection with Rickettsia) can be transmitted directly by ticks. Bartonellosis (infection with Bartonella) is transmitted between cats by fleas & then may spread to people. Also, fleas serve as an intermediate host for tapeworms, which can infect both your pet & humans. What kind of internal parasites or worms can infect my cat or dog? There are a number of intestinal worms that can infect dogs & cats, & they vary according to the species. In general, these include roundworms, hookworms & tapeworms, & they are very prolific. In fact, one worm can produce more than 100,000 eggs per day, which are then passed in the pet’s feces & spread throughout the area the pet foams. Once in the environment, some of these eggs can remain infective & present a health risk for your pet & humans for years. Are heartworms a parasite I should be concerned about for my pet? Yes. Heartworms can be a very serious problem for both dogs & cats, especially those in mosquito-infested areas, as mosquitoes are a vector & intermediate host for the pest. Heartworms can kill or seriously debilitate pets that are infected with them. That’s because heartworms live in the bloodstream, lungs & heart of the infected pets. Your veterinarian can do a blood test to determine if your pet has heartworm disease. A year-round preventive program is most effective to keep pets free of heartworms. If my dog or cat has intestinal worms, how can these parasites infect humans? Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasites of pets & the most likely to be transmitted to humans. Humans can accidentally ingest infective worm eggs that have been passed through the pet’s feces & lets in the environment. The eggs can then hatch in the human’s intestinal tract, & the immature worms can travel to various tissues in the body, including the eyes & brain, potentially causing serious infection.

P arasites that m ay affect your pet Coccidia, Manage Mites, Ear Mites, Roundsworms, Fleas, Tapeworms, Giardia, Ticks, Heartworms, Toxoplasmosis, Hookworms, Whipworms

R educing risks for your fam ily You can reduce the risk of parasitic infection to your family by eliminating parasites from pets; restricting access to contaminated areas, such as sandboxes, pet “walk areas,” & other high-traffic areas; & practicing good personal hygiene. Clean the pet areas thoroughly on a regular basis. If in doubt, disinfect with bleach. Disposing of pet feces properly and often can help remove potentially infective worm eggs before they become distributed in the environment, and may be ingested by or infect pets or humans.

Year-round prevention Parasites can infect your pet any time of year. External parasites, such of fleas and ticks, may be less prevalent outside during certain times of the year; however, they often survive in the house during winter months, creating an uninterrupted life cycle. Other internal parasites, such as worms, may affect your pet all year long. That’s why it’s important to consult with your veterinarian to implement a year-round parasite control program.

What is a zoonotic disease? Zoonoses, or zoonotic diseases, are those diseases that can be transmitted directly or indirectly from animals to humans. For example, some worms can be transmitted in the environment -- for example, if a barefoot person steps in worm-infested animal feces, or, if after handling a sick pet, someone prepares food without washing the hands in hot soapy water.

What is a vector-borne disease? Parasites act as carriers, or vectors, for other diseases. Serious vector-borne diseases are transmitted from fleas, mites and ticks that can infest family dogs and cats. The vector-carried diseases can infect both pets and people. Ticks can transmit a large number of vector-borne diseases in North America including Ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, Relapsing Fever, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever & Tularemia. For more information on how parasites affect your dog or cat, the health risks to people and prevention tips, please visit us at www.petsandparasites.org

P et of the Month -- For Adoption to a Loving Forever Hom e! Hello, my name is Tiny! I am a 4 yr old Shar-Pei boy. My previous family threw me away in the Rainbow Valley desert. I didn’t know what a car was or what they can do, so I got hit -- not bad, but just took some skin off my back leg. After I was hurt and lost, I walked into a lady’s house and she called this other lady named Julie. Julie came and got me, took me to her home, there I received medical care for my sore leg. I was cleaned up, wellfed and got lots of water. I am safe and sound now. My foster mom took me to the Vet to get all my shots and get fixed. Now I am looking for a wonderful ‘Forever Family’ to live the rest of my life with. I am housebroken, LOVE kids, love to play and I get along with other socialized pets. I can stay in a crate if you have to go to the store, but would rather not spend too much time in one.Last Saturday, the Pet Rescue had a PET ADOPTION at WestWorld, and I went there to find a new family. I thought I found a family three different times, but they never came back. I walked all around the room with lots & lots of dogs everywhere, and said hi to all the other dogs and people. I sure wanted to go home with all the kids.I really hope this might help me find a new forever loving home. I am now living at my foster mom’s house. Let’s meet soon! For any more information, please call Julie: 602-717-0842 or call LUV OF DOGZ (Hillary): 602-2844458.Please adopt me! Tiny

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RIDE TIPS

CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATION COMPLAINT FORM Name of complainant:____________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Phone:________________________________ Email:__________________________________ The Law: “Every person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of any State …subjects, or causes to be subjected, any citizen of the United States or other person … the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution and laws, shall be liable to the party injured in an action at law…” 42 USC § 1983. The wearing of colors by members of motorcycle clubs is a means of identifying Club Members and symbolizes their common interests and beliefs. Prohibiting speech of this nature constitutes an attack on a particular viewpoint. Sammartano v. First Judicial District Court, in and for the County of Carson City, 303 F.3d 959, 971-72 (9th Cir. 2002).

CORNERING: Adding Ground Clearance to Your Ride All motorcycles have challenges with respect to ground clearance when cornering. Some have more of a challenge. Cruiser and touring motorcycles often have low controls that come into contact with the ground with only mild lean angles. In fact, because these vehicles are often low to the ground, the riders of these motorcycles may end up having more traction available from the tires than they can actually use due to ground clearance challenges. As we ride and become more confident leaning our motorcycles, we may find ourselves leaning the motorcycle so far over that we actually use up all of the available ground clearance our motorcycles have and begin to scrape pegs, foot boards, or other motorcycle hard parts on the ground. Did you know that dragging hard parts may be a result of poor riding technique? How can riding technique provide us much needed ground clearance? One particular way is to review our cornering technique. Look at this rider shown below:

If you were to draw a straight line directly through his body and the center of the motorcycle, you'd find that rider's body is leaning towards the OUTSIDE of the curve. This rider is increasing lean angle and reducing available ground clearance more so than if he would use proper cornering technique. The rider is using up valuable traction that he could keep in reserve with proper cornering. So what is proper cornering? We're so glad you asked! In TEAM Arizona's Advanced Riding Techniques (ART) course, we introduce a COW method (Chin Over Wrist) that places the body low and to the inside of the motorcycle to help increase ground clearance and reduce lean angle. We provide you with the knowledge and then you immediately apply it on our range where our professionally trained RiderCoaches can immediately dispense help to improve your riding.

In Sammartano, the Carson City courthouse enacted a rule to prohibit admission of those with “clothing, attire or ‘colors’ which have symbols, markings or words indicating an affiliation with street gangs, biker or similar organizations,” because “such clothing or attire can be extremely disruptive and intimidating, especially when members of different groups are in the building at the same time.” 303 F.3d at 964. The Ninth Circuit reasoned that the rule singles out bikers and similar organizations for the message their clothing is presumed to convey, and held that the rule impermissibly discriminates against a particular point of view – the view of biker clubs as opposed to garden clubs and gun clubs. Id. at 971-72.

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Notice how in the above picture the rider receives some major benefit from their advanced body position: less lean angle and more traction in reserve. We can help you become a more confident rider through the corner. The Advanced Riding Techniques course is recommended for all riders who have a strong grasp of basic motorcycle operation and have roughly 2,000 miles under their belt within the last twelve months of riding.

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From the Table of the Vittle King I think a new trend may have started as some folks have sent me some recipes. I couldnt be happier as I didnt know what I was going to serve up for this edition. Three pretty basic, simple recipes anyone could make. So give them a try. What do you have to lose except spending less time in the kitchen? Deadline for the March/ April issue is February 10th and next recipes will be for Chili. Have a good recipe? Send it in to editor@mma-az.org she will get it to me.

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MRF News Release - Inaccurate Study on Motorcycle Safety Praised by Governors Highway Safety Association. Contact: Jeff Hennie, Vice President of Government Ralations and Public Affairs Inaccurate Study on Motorcycle Safety Praised by Governors Highway Safety Association. Recently the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) praised the inaccurate study on motorcycle safety done by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Quick Apple Crisp Submitted by Amber Faith Most folks love apple pie and apple crisp when the weather gets cool. This natural Comfort Food version is so easy, fast to make, not too sweet, lower in calories and full of fresh goodness. Besides ingredients, you'll need two mixing bowls and a 9' cake pan or deep-dish pie pan. Note: I've baked this version many times in a solar oven, and also in a Lodge Dutch oven -- set among campfire or fireplace coals. Guaranteed to please, regardless. Crisp Topping: 1/2 cup of either chopped walnuts, pecans or almonds 1/2 cup unbleached white flour 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon dash of nutmeg 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, barely melted 3 tablespoons maple syrup

What both reports failed to tell you is that motorcyclists are safer now than since 1984. Here’s why; in 2010 fatalities were almost identical to 1984, around 4,500 motorcyclists a year. However, what they did not tell you is that in 1984 5.5 million motorcycles were registered in the USA. Compare that to the 7 million registered motorcycles in 2010. That’s 1.5 million more motorcycles and the same amount of fatalities. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Highway Statistics.

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P arty Tim e Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Submitted by Amber Faith Perfect for a chilly night or busy weekend. One of our man-tested family favorites. Makes 9 sandwiches- quick and all at once. No more waiting in line! You'll need a trustworthy oven, and a big baking sheet or a couple of pizza pans. Ingredients:

Both the GAO and the GHSA are pushing for what they believe is the silver bullet of motorcycle safety, the mandatory helmet law. Proper riding gear should be left to the rider, not the government. When you look at States like Tennessee and Arizona that have roughly the same size population and then break down fatality numbers it becomes clear that helmet laws do not have significant influence. Tennessee has a mandatory helmet law and 121 fatalities for 2010. Arizona has no mandatory helmet law and had 88 fatalities for the same period of time. Even right over the border from Tennessee their neighboring Kentucky, which also has no mandatory helmet law, had just 87 fatalities in 2010. Another area where the Government agencies continue to overlook when dealing with motorcycle safety is rider education. If we cannot teach people to ride motorcycles we will have more and more fatalities. Take New Hampshire for example. According to Robert LeTourneau, New Hampshire State Official Motorcycle Education Specialist they have had 15 fatal motorcycle accidents of riders who took the class since 1990. That’s out of over 44,000 students trained in the same time period and .034% of fatal motorcycle accidents. All with no mandatory helmet law. While mandatory helmet laws look good on paper they rarely work in the real world. The best approach to motorcycle safety is and will always be rider education and awareness campaigns. Teaching people how to ride a motorcycle in the proper way and educating the general public to look for motorcycles, which can only benefit pedestrians and bicyclists as well, will avoid crashes and save lives.

18 slices of bread -- sourdough or rye are delicious. 4 tablespoons of softened/spreadable real butter 9 full slices of real Cheddar cheese. Try Tillamook or Cabot for a wonderful flavor. Mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Garnishes: Dill pickle chips, fresh tomato slices, sweet onion slices, diced green chiles, jalapeno slices. Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Stage 1: For the sandwich bottom -- Butter one side of 9 slices of bread, thinly spread real mayonnaise on the other side ( this will be the inside), and place butter-side down on a baking sheet. Arrange cheese on the mayo up-side of each slice of bread. Salt and pepper. Stage 2: Now, spread butter on 9 remaining slices of bread, and place the slices buttered-side up on top of the cheese. ( No mayo on these slices!) Now, you have nine sandwiches with butter spread on bottoms and tops, right? Ok, you're nearly there. Bake in the CENTER of a preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes. If they are not golden and the cheese is not softening, they are not done. Flip the sandwiches, and bake an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Watch the oven, though! When the cheese melts and bread turns golden, you're done. Serve warm. Folks can add favorite garnishes to customize their sandwich. Happiness guaranteed.

Fat B oy Corn Submitted by Julie Cissne 1 Stick of Butter 1 Block of Cream Cheese ( PHILLY IS THE BEST) 1/2 cup sugar 2lb package of frozen corn. Combine all together and heat until all is melted and hot, then have a bowl. YUMMY

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